Gun Left Under Couch Kills Child

A parolee has pleaded guilty to leaving a loaded, stolen handgun under a couch in his Lansing apartment — a deadly mistake that led to the death of a four-year-old girl. Facing multiple felony charges, he now accepts responsibility for violating Michigan’s safe gun storage law, illegal firearm possession, and felony firearm possession. The tragic incident, preventable under state law requiring unloaded and locked firearms when minors are present, underscores the lethal consequences of unsafe gun practices. With four felony charges dismissed, he still faces a mandatory two-year sentence for the firearm conviction — a term that must be served before any other penalties — potentially lengthened by his habitual offender status. Sentencing is set for late July, serving as a grim reminder: gun safety isn’t optional — it’s essential. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d57924c5a1dadf30